Blog Post, Info for HS Students/Parents, Written by Betty

Transition to College: A Blog Series

Pictures of Alé and Betty on their graduation day, with the heading Episode 3: Bravely Vulnerable.  In this episode they shared about their difficult transition to college.  There is a quote on the picture that says, "There is a lot of research on how this happens, why this happens and all of it is true.  The gifts.  All of it."

The transition to college is a theme that has come up on our podcast again and again. It has been the source of the most difficult times for Alé and myself. On the third episode of Dream Chasers and Change Makers, we shared our stories of simultaneously transferring to the University of Miami . It was a serendipitous meeting of deep connection!  Our roads to applying and transferring to UM had been chock full of heart break, trauma, and mental health battles. Our transitions from high school to college were troublesome for the both of us. The obstacles we endured proved to be challenging for out mental well being.  In the episode we revealed the most difficult details to our listeners.

After Episode 3 began streaming, we received an out pouring of love. So many friends and people who I have not met in person reached out to thank me for my honesty. Also, they told me they related and shared their similar experiences. I heard from countless people who had a difficult transitions from high school to college. (Some who took other paths other than college too!) The years after high school graduation are such important rite-of-passage.

Screen grab of a text message from a listener explaining how having immigrant parents who did not understand the American education made her transition to college more difficult.

My Commitment to Those Transitioning to College

This time period is riddled with strife for so many. Learning this has inspired me to use our platform as a resource for those are about to transition to college. I have committed to writing a series of posts that deal with life during and after high school. This is all in hopes to inspire some college bound dream chasers and change makers. If you are a parents of a college bound teens, you are also in the right place!

Click here to learn my tips to make out of your high school experience so you college application shines! Make sure to stay tuned for more information!

By Betty Carricaburu Ms.Ed

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